Background
Irrera, Leo C. was born on July 16, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph Irrera and Rose (D'Aieo).
Irrera, Leo C. was born on July 16, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph Irrera and Rose (D'Aieo).
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, 1950. Master of Fine Arts, Indiana University, 1955. Postgraduate, Fordham University, 1969—1970.
Art supervisor Highland (New York ) Central Schools, 1955—1957. Art director Newburgh (New York ) City Schools, 1957—1970. Consultant in community communications New York State Education Department, Albany, 1970—1974.
Director special programs Calcusearch Inc., Washington, 1974—1978. Artist, since 1978
Resident artist Paul VI Institute for Arts, Washington, 1986—1999. Art coordinator, sculptor United States Navy Memorial, Washington, 1989—2001.
With United States Navy, 1945-1946, PTO.
Married Eva Maria Amann, September 6, 1953. Children: Joseph, Maria, Veronica.